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[quote=Anonymous]OP,

When i read your title i thought you were going to the private sector to make more money.  i left the private sector a while before having kids b/c i realized i would not even meet anyone in dc w/ the hours i worked.  i currently have a govt position and fortunately the agency has adopted a very generous telework policy.  but even before it did, i was lucky to work in a group that allowed it at least 1x/wk.

i was able to do it w/ my first and plan to do so when #2 is born later this month.  [I stopped teleworking after i weaned from pumping and also b/c i work directly for our division director (requires more in person meetings, etc.).]

i sympathize w/ your sitn.  it must be really tough w/ a toddler and 8 month old twins.  i would seriously try to see if there are other positions elsewhere w/n your agency that permit more family/life balance.  if not, maybe try to transfer to another agency that does.  also, my dh stepped in a lot w/ the cooking as my job is actually more demanding than his, and he's actually pickier and eats way more than me (so any time i would cook it would be gone the next day--e.g., whole pan of homemade lasagna gone after dinner and lunch the next day).

even so, we have a nanny, and it costs a lot.  however, my dd loves her and we feel this has worked for us.  plus, i am very conservative and would never quit unless absolutely necessary b/c i want to be able to contribute to our family's long term financial security.

hang in there.  best of luck.[/quote]

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